Patents by Inventor Erica Flynn

Erica Flynn has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Yogurt production process
    Patent number: 6399122
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for decreasing the time required for production of yogurt without compromise of product quality. More particularly, the invention relates to a process for decreasing the time required for yogurt production without compromise of quality by fermentation at about 105° F. to about 115° F. followed by direct acidification. The yogurt composition is directly acidified when the pH of the composition reaches a pH of about 4.8 to about 5.2. The composition can be acidified while the temperature is at about 105° F. to about 115° F., or the composition can be acidified during or after cooling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Vandeweghe, Penny Norquist, Erica Flynn
  • Yogurt production process
    Publication number: 20010043967
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for decreasing the time required for production of yogurt without compromise of product quality. More particularly, the invention relates to a process for decreasing the time required for yogurt production without compromise of quality by fermentation at about 105° F. to about 115° F. followed by direct acidification. The yogurt composition is directly acidified when the pH of the composition reaches a pH of about 4.8 to about 5.2. The composition can be acidified while the temperature is at about 105° F. to about 115° F., or the composition can be acidified during or after cooling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Inventors: Philippe Vandeweghe, Penny Norquist, Erica Flynn